Sustainability is no longer a want; it’s a need. As more and more consumers of U.S. soy demand a sustainable commodity, it’s in our best interest to supply it to them. The good news is that more than 95 percent of U.S. soybeans are grown sustainably. It’s time to get the word out about the practices that farmers are already using to improve the sustainability of U.S. soy.

On Friday March 20, the International Agency on the Review of Cancer (IARC) announced its classification of glyphosate in the 2A category as a probable carcinogen. This conclusion conflicts with the overwhelming consensus by regulatory bodies and science organizations around the world…

IHS Global Insight provides independent technical analysis and consulting in the development of Field to Market metrics and tools. In particular, Field to Market would like to acknowledge Stewart Ramsey, (Senior Principal) and Pon Intarapapong, (Senior Economist) for their work on this report. Field to Market would also like to thank Catherine Campbell, Marker Campbell Consulting, for her significant contributions in working closely with IHS/Global Insight to develop the report.

The United States is a leading world producer of soybeans, growing roughly 80 million metric tons a year on 30 million hectares. As a result of sound science and continued research, U.S. soybean yields per planted hectare have increased 53 percent since 1980…

U.S. soybean production is based on a national system of sustainability and conservation laws and regulations combined with careful implementation of best production practices by the nation’s 279,110 soybean farms. In addition, most U.S. soybean producers participate in certified and audited voluntary sustainability and conservation programs